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Human Rights Issues. (27 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: The initial paragraph of the Minister's response paints a picture of hope, but there is no political stability in Nepal. There is no power in Kathmandu for 16 hours a day, and no water. The population has just emerged from a two-week garbage strike and the country is in chaos, with problems of child trafficking, child slavery and refugees. Nepal is very low down on the scale and Sri Lanka...

EU Treaties. (27 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Will the Minister outline briefly the more obvious areas not covered by the sub-committee? Will he give us some idea of a date for the second referendum and if he cannot do that will he tell us when he might be in a position to give us that date?

EU Treaties. (27 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Minister should not break confidence.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (27 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he last met with the South African Ambassador. [1863/09]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (27 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 733: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the overseas visits, excluding attendance at EU Council, he will make before 31 May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2312/09]

Business of Dáil (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Deputy McGrath is not an Independent.

Business of Dáil (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Deputy got on the box — he is okay.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: One of the new catchphrases is "consensus". It strikes me as somewhat strange because it is the first time I have heard it in here in 11 years. There was no consensus when decentralisation was announced. No one looked for consensus when they were trying to build the "Bertie bowl", so it is strange that the Government is looking for it now. Fine Gael has always been constructive in putting...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Some of those chat show hosts could brighten up the day of many of their callers or listeners by taking a 10% or 20% cut in their incomes, particularly those on big contracts that may be paid for by the licence fee. I am not trying to be populist but I get weary of somebody who works 30 to 40 hours a month lecturing me and others. I am a little sick of it. We politicians should stand up...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Let everybody take the cut and put our shoulders to the wheel. We will be over on that side of the House very shortly, and if the current Government does not do it, we will.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of State aided jobs which have been created in County Wicklow since 1998; the breakdown of same by job description and location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2664/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if an income levy is applicable to the pension of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [2675/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will recapitalise banks (details supplied); the extent to which he will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2665/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes the Financial Regulator put in place in his office following the collapse of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2666/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of economists employed in his Department at present and their roles; the number of economists employed in his Department each year since 1997 and their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2667/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position relating to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if the person will be seen as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2513/09]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a group (details supplied) in County Wicklow which is anxious to draw down due funding; if this will be forwarded as a matter of urgency in order to continue the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2628/09]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Transport the applications for funding for roads he currently has from all local authorities in Counties Wicklow and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2671/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be dealt with as a matter of urgency and granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2629/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to a project (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he will increase the funding as a matter of urgency in order that they can continue to provide this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2627/09]